About the Rice Award
Each year, we present the Andrew E. Rice Award for Leadership and Innovation by a Young Professional in International Development. Established in 2003, the Rice Award (formerly named the Truman Award) recognizes the achievements of an exceptional young professional committed to advancing the field of international development. The recipient of this award will demonstrate strong leadership, innovation, and commitment to sustainable, people-centered development.
Application Information
The SID-US Rice Award is named for Andrew E. Rice, a visionary and founder of the Society for International Development (SID). Andy built SID into a major global network, established the first newsletter and journal on international development, and helped start a number of development initiatives, including the U.S. Peace Corps. He was a tireless advocate of promoting and mentoring youth in international development.
Building on Andy’s strong championship of young professionals in development, SID-US presents the Rice Award each year to a young professional who demonstrates leadership and innovation, as well as tremendous promise for advancement in the field of international development. Award recipients have committed to a career of service to those who are most in need and show dedication to working towards sustainable, people-centered development.
This year's Rice Award will be presented at the 2024 Annual Dinner on November 13 in Washington, DC. While there will be only one winner, other notable candidates may be mentioned at the award presentation ceremony.
The Award includes
- an inscribed plaque
- $1,000
- a one-year honorary individual membership in SID-United States
- and the opportunity to present your work at a SID-United States event